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Alas Men Coach Dante Alinsunurin Reappointed by PNVF
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) announced major leadership changes across its national teams, highlighted by the reappointment of Dante Alinsunurin as the Alas Men coach. PNVF executive director Atty. Miguel Carlos Pacifico Suarez confirmed the structural overhaul, which aims to strengthen the country's international standing in indoor volleyball.
Alinsunurin takes charge of the Alas Pilipinas Men's squad seven years after his defining career achievement on the regional stage. He previously directed the men's program to a historic silver medal finish at the 30th Southeast Asian Games in 2019, which established a benchmark for modern Philippine men's volleyball performance metrics.
Angiolino Frigoni Shifts to Alas Pilipinas Women
Alinsunurin succeeds Italian tactician Angiolino Frigoni at the helm of the men's program. Frigoni has been reassigned to take over the Alas Pilipinas Women's team in an interim role, signaling a coordinated structural adjustment across both national squads.
Frigoni's immediate directive involves overseeing the technical setup for the women's roster as the federation begins its long-term pathway toward major FIVB competitions. The federation is structuring its resources to support both squads through high-level tactical development and systematic talent tracking.
PNVF Reorganizes Indoor Programs and Host Preparations
The tactical restructuring forms the early phase of the PNVF's preparation schedule leading toward the 2029 FIVB World Championship, which the Philippines will host. PNVF president Frank Lao, who assumed office in August, is directing private-sector support into the men's national setup through Strong Group Athletics.
While the indoor sides undergo systemic adjustments, the national beach volleyball squads will retain continuity. The PNVF confirmed the beach teams will remain intact following their recent campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, stabilizing their technical foundations ahead of regional qualification events.
Statistical and coaching details were reported by philstar.com.
